Kaden Metheny had 17 points to help Liberty defeat host Kennesaw State 76-68 on Thursday night.

Metheny also grabbed five rebounds for the Flames (17-4, 5-3 Conference USA). Zach Cleveland added 14 points and six assists. Colin Porter hit three 3-pointers and scored 13.

Adrian Wooley led the way for the Owls (12-9, 4-4) with 22 points and five assists. Andre Weir added 13 points and 13 rebounds. Simeon Cottle scored 10.

Liberty took the lead with 14:54 to go in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 38-28 at halftime, with Cleveland racking up 10 points.

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